Physical activity across days of week, video games, and laptop use are more likely to influence weight gain among Saudi Youth

Physical activity across days of week, video games, and laptop use are more likely to influence weight gain among Saudi Youth

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the extent and prevalence of daily PA and the sedentary behavior during inactive spare-time among young Saudis and their effect on overweight and obesity.MethodsA total of 357 students completed all stages of this study. They included 282 boys aged 1...

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Main Author:	Mohammed Shaab Alibrahim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:	adolescents body mass index (BMI) physical activity in-school out of school sedentary behaviors
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.963144/full

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